Finnish · Numbers & Time
Kymmenen
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number ten.
Example
Odotin kymmenen minuuttia.
I waited for ten minutes.
Etymology
'Kymmenen' has its origins in Proto-Finnic *kymmenen, tracing back to Proto-Uralic *kümēne, where it reflects the numerical system of the Uralic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kymmenen' appears in everyday conversation, formal writing, and educational contexts, being recognized consistently across Finland without notable regional differences.